The first four days of Farnborough International Airshow in the UK saw 353 firm aircraft orders and 904 firm engine orders announced, adding £10.8 billion to UK economy alone
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IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, forecasts up to 875 commercial aircraft orders and commitments being announced at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, as airlines accelerate fleet renewal plans and race for dwindling delivery slots
The first six months of 2026 saw impressive numbers of aircraft deliveries, as well as a record order backlog that is likely to grow at this week’s Farnborough International Airshow, finds Aimie Stone, chief economist at ADS
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £46.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025, which represents a 65% increase over the last decade. Businesses in the sector generated nearly £110 billion in turnover in 2025
easyJet’s owned aircraft fleet has a Current Half-Life Market Value of approximately US$6.6 billion, highlighting the significant asset base underpinning the Castlelake and Apollo acquisition bids for the European low-cost carrier
142 commercial aircraft were delivered in May 2026, marking a 45% increase on last year’s figure. May also saw record levels in terms of aircraft orders and the order backlog, finds Aimie Stone at ADS
After 13 years of delay and debate, the reform of EU261 – the European air passenger rights rules – has ended with two losses, asserts IATA’s Thomas Reynaert
The FIFA World Cup is influencing airline visibility in articles and social media mentions, but sponsorship activity is competing with operational pressure in the global coverage, finds CARMA
From building one of the world’s largest aviation followings, to closing on a house purchase mid-flight, and even getting married on board a Boeing 747; Sam Chui does not always regard time in the sky as downtime. Sam shares with Aircraft Interiors International his top three insights on how inflight connectivity is transforming life at 40,000 feet
Food safety is a crucial factor for airlines, which need to prevent any foodborne illnesses that can cause sickness in passengers and crew. Unlike food safety breaches and recalls on the ground, unique circumstances can escalate these issues in the air